A jellyfish or a brain? Tell us what you see in this gorgeous deep-space nebula photo

image via Space.com

March 7, 2026, 3:00 PM

• •The IC 443 nebula is a supernova remnant.
• •The image was captured over 17 hours.
• •The photographer used specialized equipment including a ZWO ASI2600MM astronomy camera.
• •The nebula is 5,000 light-years from Earth.

An astrophotographer captured a stunning image of the IC 443 nebula, a supernova remnant 5,000 light-years from Earth, which resembles a jellyfish or a human brain. The nebula, formed from the death of a star, features expanding structures and glowing interstellar dust and gas. The image highlights the interaction of stellar debris with surrounding gas, revealing intricate details. The photographer used specialized equipment to capture the scene, and the article also includes information about the best equipment for astrophotography.

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